contention

[kuhn-ten-shuhn] / kənˈtɛn ʃən /

NOUN

competition

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argument conflict controversy dispute rivalry struggle

STRONG

altercation battle beef belligerency combat contest difference discord dissension dissent dissidence disunity enmity fight flak hassle hostility quarrel run-in scene scrap set-to squabble static strife variance war wrangle wrangling

WEAK

bone of contention bone to pick disaccord feuding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement harmony peace

STRONG

approval authorization compliment concurrence friendship kindness praise ratification truce

WEAK

affection consideration friendliness good will sympathy

NOUN

argument for idea

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allegation assertion belief claim discussion explanation hypothesis idea opinion plea position thesis

STRONG

advancement affirmation asseveration avowal charge contestation declaration demurrer deposition ground hurrah predication profession rumpus stand view

WEAK

maintaining

Antonyms

STRONGEST

proof reality truth

STRONG

denial retreat

WEAK

affection consideration friendliness friendship good will kindness sympathy

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Dallas was eliminated from postseason contention with a Week 15 loss to Minnesota.

From Los Angeles Times

No side had ever come back from more than a four-point deficit to triumph, but the USA staged a superb fightback to claw themselves back into contention.

From BBC

Parking can also be a point of contention over the festive period.

From BBC

Traditionally, top 10 in both categories is a sign of legitimate title contention.

From The Wall Street Journal

Just a few hours after the game, which ended in a loss that eliminated the Chiefs from postseason contention, the team said its star quarterback had suffered a torn knee ligament.

From The Wall Street Journal

contention

Example Sentences

Related Words